The Truth About Dark Circles Under Eyes

Having dark circles under eyes is a problem for a lot of people. It’s somewhat a nuisance for some women who would like to opt for a more nude, natural look, but unfortunately cannot do so since the region under their eyes is dark all the time.

Having these dark eye circles makes them look tired and old, even in instances in which they have been well-rested and are energized.

So, they have to use a lot of make-up in the darkened region to hide the circles, making them look fresher and less stressed.  These circles under the eyes don’t just make you look stressed; they also add a good number of years in your look.

I mean, who would like to look five years older just because your eye region looks more hollow and deep? It’s downright depressing when you notice people look at you and automatically assume that you’ve had no sleep or you have a huge problem just because you have these dark circles.

There are a number of reasons dark circles under eyes happen.  A lot of people have these dark regions in their eyes because of the thinning skin on that area of their face.  As you get older, unfortunately the skin and the layer of fat under the eyes lessen their suppleness and thickness.  These cause blood vessels to become more visually prominent.

Moreover, the skin on that area also weakens and becomes thinner with constant sun exposure. Dark circles may also occur because of allergies you may have.  People may rub their eyes unnecessarily because of airborne substances such as dust and pollen.  Hay fever patients may notice this occurrence more during spring months.

Constant eye rubbing can also affect this portion of the eyes.  Lastly, sad to say, genetics also plays a major role in determining whether a person is more likely to get dark circles in the eye area or not.  This trait is something that runs in the blood as they say.  The condition becomes more noticeable visually for families with deep set eyes or those with fair skin.

If you suffer from dark circles under eyes, there are some things that you can do to actually make their appearance less prominent.  As earlier mentioned, allergies can cause skin discoloration under the eyes.  So, you can definitely try to identify what allergens there are and avoid them.

You may ask a dermatologist for help in identifying them.  If you don’t take multivitamins, you may try that as allergies are tied to deficiencies in some vitamins such as folic acid and B12.  Taking vitamin supplements may reduce your deficiency in these vitamins and in turn may contribute to lessening those dark circles.

As for remedies when you sleep, you can try very basic solutions such as facial masques that you may use overnight.  You can also just use a washcloth, dip it in freezing water, remove excess water, and place it over your eyes while you sleep.

You do not need to bother with those creams and ointments that may work, yet cost a fortune, when compared to some remedies that you yourself could actually do with the things that are already present in your house.